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1. Provides basic care, feeding, and husbandry of all species used for research at UNMC as required. (D)

1. Assist with and perform the daily activities required to operate operating rooms to include scheduling, set-up of equipment, supply stocking, santization ans sterilization of intruments and equipment, pack preparation, autoclaving, surgical gowning, gloving, aseptic tecnique, pre-operative care, anesthetic induction and maintenance where indicated, performing post-operative care and breakdown and sanitization of the treatment, recovery, operating rooms, diagnostic facility, and necropsy rooms. (E)
2. Duties include checking to insure that the equipment used in these areas is operationally ready, and that user-level supplies are adequate. (E)

1. Assists in the implementation of the laboratory animal quality assurance/ health surveillance program. This quality assurance/ health surveillance program includes   obtaining samples for routine serology, necropsies of sentinel animals, obtaining samples from incoming animals, and performing in house laboratory tests to aid the diagnosis and prevention of diseases. (E)
2. Helps maintain appropriate records for these services. (E)

1. Performs medical rounds and examines animals that appear to have medical problems. (E)
2. Performs medical treatments based on the professional advice and guidance that is provided by the Attending Veterinarian. (E)

1. Performs clinical service work including receiving, quarantine and physical examination of incoming animals, restraint of animals, blood collection, drug adminstration, surgery, post operative care, euthansia, necropsy, and tissue collection. (E)

1. Assist in the operation of a veterinary diagnostic laboratory including performing limited diagnostic testing. (E)
2. Prepares, packages and mails tissue and serum samples. (E)

The incumbent must be familiar with current Federal Laws and regulations regarding animal care and use. NIH guidelines and AAALAC accreditation requirements to assure compliance. Must have the ability to follow through on multiple projects and work assignments simultaneously. Must have the ability to interact with individuals of great diversity in culture and education. Must be highly organized and detail oriented,

The decisions made and acted upon by this position will have a direct impact on the research performed at UNMC in terms of facilitating investigators use of animals and ensuring animals are only used in accordance with AAALAC and USDA guidelines,

Scope and effect of work output is such that errors in judgement could have substantial effect upon irreplaceable research and research animals.

Errors made by the incumbent in this position will have minor to major impact depending on the nature of the work assignment. The effect of errors made in the course of work could range from accidental destruction of research specimen's or projects, to non-compliance with Federal, State and local regulations which may jeopardizes UNMC's AAALAC accreditation an/or USDA license.

Determined within a relatively short period of time

Budgetary responsibilities for this position are minimal.

The decisions made and acted upon by this position will have a direct impact on the research performed at UNMC in terms of facilitating investigators use of animals and ensuring animals are only used in accordance with AAALAC and USDA guidelines.

This position will be under the supervision of the Assistant Director for Veterinary Services and the Manager of Veterinary Technical Services.

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Lab,Clinical

Adult (18-65 years)

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exam gloves, heat resistant gloves, cut resistant gloves, chemical goggles, face shields, PAPR, N-95 respirator, surgical mask, Tyvek suit, lab coats, disposable gowns, ear protection, hair bonnets, steel toed shoes, and shoe covers

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